After this machine popped up on ebay I initially wrote it off due to finances (figured it could get very pricey) although it was very intriguing to me,:scratchch
been wanting a very late 70's early '80's model for a while and know they don't show up very often
Then about two days before the auction was to end, I was faux painting a very tall wall in a home and my ladder slid out from under me and I came very close to falling about 17 feet sideways to the marble floor below,
amazingly enough i was able to grab onto the iron work of a second balcony and stop my fall as well as the ladders (just ended up with bruised shins from when they went through the rungs)
needless to say I was in a "life is too short" frame of mind for a little while and after dreaming hard about that machine for the next two nights decided to go for it!
I had no idea how much interest there would be and was surprised no bidding war ensued
It arrived packed very well (in a cocoon of bubblewrap with foam pieces in the tray as well as around the shooter mech) The only damage incurred was the glass cracked diagonally,but once again (at least in my area) Fed Ex came through very nicely (ive not had that much luck with UPS or USPS) although I know there are no guarantees with any shipper :D
It also works perfectly and the shooter is very robust and quiet considering its age :fing02:
After doing a little research on the date, it looks like it should be 1981 ( it has the numbers 56 and 12 printed on it) but would appreciate clarification on that if I'm wrong
And for now I'm calling it Elex Kachi Kachi because that what it says on the CF, It features a rabbit running down a path (through a forest?) while carrying a torch and an unfortunate tanuki (I think)
has been caught up in the flames that he leaving behind???
here are a whole slew of pictures , hope you enjoy!
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